At a Glance
Median Income
$26,525
$12,870 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $151,994
Median Rent
$793/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
52.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
37.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.9%
20.4% smoking rate
How Doffing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doffing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doffing a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doffing residents earn a median household income of $26,525 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,870. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Doffing is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,994. Median rent is $793/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
12.6% of adults in Doffing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
52.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Doffing has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population5,126
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born40.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$26,525
Per Capita$12,870
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty37.4%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$793
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$151,994
Housing Units1,437
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity50.9%
Diabetes23.6%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation191 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+52.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Doffing was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
40.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.